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Now is the Time to Submit Your Data Portal Third Quarter Data
On October 3, 2024 by Julie Apold
Data submission for Q3, 2024 is now open in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal. Data submission for all LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal applications is due by Oct. 31.
From Classroom to Care: How Highschoolers Can Earn Credit Working in Senior Care
On October 3, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.
Register to Attend Your October District Meetings – Conversations with MDH
On October 3, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
Be sure to register and attend your local District Meeting in October, starting next week. See schedule below for specific dates and locations.
A Nearly $1M Grant Will Help Tackle One of the Biggest Challenges Facing Senior Care in Minnesota
On October 3, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce that we will be investing nearly $1 million to support new Americans in the aging services workforce over the next two years, thanks to recent grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Grant, Equity, Access, and Research (GEAR) Division.
Key Workforce and Aging Services Legislation Advances in Congress
On September 26, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Last week, Energy and Commerce, a subcommittee of the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee, took action to advance several key policy priorities to their next committee stop:
NHWSB Holiday Pay Rules Comment Letters and Minimum Wage Status Update
On September 26, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the comment period closed for the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board (the board) rule that would require eleven paid holidays and establish requirements for certified worker training.
Safe Care Abuse Prevention Train-the-Trainer – Oct. 24
On September 20, 2024 by Julie Apold
Prevention of abuse and neglect is everyone’s job. A four-part training program, Safe Care Abuse Prevention, is designed to be delivered in 30-minute segments to fit with your internal training schedules.
Join a Workforce Community Conversation with MN Dual-Training Pipeline Program
On September 20, 2024 by Anna Mowry
This October, the MN Dual-Training Pipeline program is hosting community conversations around the state for employers to come together and share their workforce challenges and successes, network with business leaders, and learn about the MN Dual-Training Pipeline program.
First Phase Application for HCBS Workforce Incentive Grants due by September 30
On September 20, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The Home and Community Based services (HCBS) workforce incentive grant program being implemented by DHS is using a two-step process to determine how much funding each provider will receive.
Senior Care, Student Credit: How High School Students Earn Credit Caring for Seniors
On September 20, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.
Less Than Two Weeks Left to Submit a Connected Communities Grant Application
On September 12, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.
New Report Release: The Immigration Imperative
On September 12, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Our national partner, LeadingAge, released their newest white paper, The Immigration Imperative, a report that explores how to reform our outdated immigration system to welcome more foreign-born workers to long-term care—and create a foundation for them to thrive in our communities.
Registration Open for October District Meetings – Conversations with MDH
On September 5, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
This October, representatives from the Minnesota Department of Health Regulation Division will be the featured guests at your regional District Meeting.
Mark Your Calendar Now for October District Meetings – Details Coming Soon
On August 29, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
Reserve your time now to attend your regional District Meeting this October. Details and registration are coming soon.
Innovation in Population Health: Knute Nelson Walker Methodist’s Approach to Connected Communities
On August 29, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
Knute Nelson Walker Methodist (KNWM), leveraging a grant from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, has developed a Connected Communities project to address the social determinants of health for seniors across five counties in west central Minnesota, focusing on whole-person health through care management, mental health support and technology.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Posted for Public Comment
On August 29, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s proposed holiday pay rule – which would require eleven paid holidays and establish requirements for certified worker training organizations – was posted for public comment.
Grant Opportunity: Connected Communities for Healthy Aging
On August 22, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) has re-opened the opportunity to apply for our Connected Communities for Healthy Aging grant.
Use our Member-Only Discount to Post on AgingServicesJobs.org
On August 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical-to-fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
Free Recruitment Tool: Online Matching Platform Helps Connect Job Seekers to LTC Employers
On August 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry
CaringCareersStartHere.com has helped connect job seekers with long-term care employers over 2,000 times since the site’s launch in May.
DHS Posts Application Materials for the HCBS Workforce Incentive Grants
On August 15, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
This week, DHS posted application materials for the Home and Community Based services (HCBS) workforce incentive grant program.